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... are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks or trademarks...Business Machines Corporation. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release for PCB 1.X with nVidia nForce3 250 Gb (Platinum version) Update description of its contents. We take every care in the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of...
... are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks or trademarks...Business Machines Corporation. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release for PCB 1.X with nVidia nForce3 250 Gb (Platinum version) Update description of its contents. We take every care in the preparation of this document is the intellectual property of...
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... Technical Support ...iv Chapter 1. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Important Notification...
... Technical Support ...iv Chapter 1. Hardware Setup 2-1 Quick Components Guide 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set 2-5 Memory ...2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply ...2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 2-9 Important Notification...
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... processor S-754, 800MHz Hypertransport interface. - 7030 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket-754 for AMD K8 Athlon™ processor up to 3GB (for DDR333/266) / 2GB (For DDR400) . Supports single memory channels, DDR 400/333/266 without ECC support...RJ-45 LAN jack - 3 IEEE 1394 connectors (Rear * 1/ Front * 2) 1-2 Main Memory h Supports 3 slots for Gigabit LAN. - h Supports DDR 400/333/266. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) ...
... processor S-754, 800MHz Hypertransport interface. - 7030 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Socket-754 for AMD K8 Athlon™ processor up to 3GB (for DDR333/266) / 2GB (For DDR400) . Supports single memory channels, DDR 400/333/266 without ECC support...RJ-45 LAN jack - 3 IEEE 1394 connectors (Rear * 1/ Front * 2) 1-2 Main Memory h Supports 3 slots for Gigabit LAN. - h Supports DDR 400/333/266. (For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/ program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php.) Slots h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) ...
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Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
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... vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 2-7 For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. The module will automatically close. DDR 3 DDR 2 DDR 1 Installing DDR Modules 1. The plastic ...DIMM slot will only fit in the socket. 3. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM...
... vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is properly inserted in the socket. 2-7 For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi. The module will automatically close. DDR 3 DDR 2 DDR 1 Installing DDR Modules 1. The plastic ...DIMM slot will only fit in the socket. 3. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM...
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... actions might cause chipset system unable to avoid this issue mostly happens while the users intensively swap memory modules under S5 (power-off) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard Important Notification about Power Issue NForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this...
... actions might cause chipset system unable to avoid this issue mostly happens while the users intensively swap memory modules under S5 (power-off) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard Important Notification about Power Issue NForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this...
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... line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to insert the communication card, such as a communication slot, which devices can send interrupt signals to meet your needs. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard Slots The mainboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP is an interface specification designed for the graphics...
... line and pronounced I-R-Q, are typically connected to insert the communication card, such as a communication slot, which devices can send interrupt signals to meet your needs. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard Slots The mainboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP is an interface specification designed for the graphics...
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... may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MSI Reminds You... 1. It is released. 3-1 The items under each BIOS category described in the 1st line appearing after the memory count. V2.0 refers to the BIOS version. 040104 refers to the date this chapter are... up , the BIOS version is shown in this BIOS is usually in the format: example: W7030MS V1.1 040104 where: 1st digit refers to the customer, MS=all standard customers.
... may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for better system performance. MSI Reminds You... 1. It is released. 3-1 The items under each BIOS category described in the 1st line appearing after the memory count. V2.0 refers to the BIOS version. 040104 refers to the date this chapter are... up , the BIOS version is shown in this BIOS is usually in the format: example: W7030MS V1.1 040104 where: 1st digit refers to the customer, MS=all standard customers.
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.... Sector Number of your system (read only). 3-7 The system doesn't stop for a keyboard error. CPU Type/BIOS Version/Video Memory/System Memory/Total Memory The items show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of sectors. The system doesn't stop for a disk error. BIOS Setup Landing Zone Cylinder location of floppy drive installed...
.... Sector Number of your system (read only). 3-7 The system doesn't stop for a keyboard error. CPU Type/BIOS Version/Video Memory/System Memory/Total Memory The items show the CPU type, BIOS version and memory status of sectors. The system doesn't stop for a disk error. BIOS Setup Landing Zone Cylinder location of floppy drive installed...
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... Boot Device" vary depending on the numeric keypad. Gate A20 Option This item is enabled, this item allows you to set the sequence of extended memory. MSI Reminds You... Setting to [Off] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on . Setting options: [On], [Off]. When [Normal] is...
... Boot Device" vary depending on the numeric keypad. Gate A20 Option This item is enabled, this item allows you to set the sequence of extended memory. MSI Reminds You... Setting to [Off] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on . Setting options: [On], [Off]. When [Normal] is...
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... card installed on the installed AGP card. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without passing anything through system memory and improves 8x speed accordingly. Options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-11 ...Enabled] allows caching of [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] and [512MB]. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to this memory area, a system error may result. AGP Sideband Address This item enables or disables the AGP 3.0 spec support. Selecting [Auto]...
... card installed on the installed AGP card. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without passing anything through system memory and improves 8x speed accordingly. Options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-11 ...Enabled] allows caching of [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] and [512MB]. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to this memory area, a system error may result. AGP Sideband Address This item enables or disables the AGP 3.0 spec support. Selecting [Auto]...
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S3-related functions described in memory will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks... applications/files is a low power state. There are : [S1 (POS)] The S1 sleep mode is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to configure each mode separately. Video Off Method This determines the manner...] Minimum Power Management. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. BIOS Setup Power Management Setup MSI Reminds You... Suspend Mode=1 Hour [Max Saving] Maximum Power Management.
S3-related functions described in memory will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks... applications/files is a low power state. There are : [S1 (POS)] The S1 sleep mode is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to configure each mode separately. Video Off Method This determines the manner...] Minimum Power Management. If your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. BIOS Setup Power Management Setup MSI Reminds You... Suspend Mode=1 Hour [Max Saving] Maximum Power Management.
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... controller to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Max Memclock (Mhz) User can place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Setting options: [1T], [2T], [Auto]. MSI Reminds You... Current CPU / DDR Clock These two items show the current clocks of CPU, AGP, DRAM and... [2.5], [3.0]. [2.0] increases the system performance the most while [3.0] provides the most stable performance. 3-24 Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard Cell Menu The items in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.
... controller to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Max Memclock (Mhz) User can place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Setting options: [1T], [2T], [Auto]. MSI Reminds You... Current CPU / DDR Clock These two items show the current clocks of CPU, AGP, DRAM and... [2.5], [3.0]. [2.0] increases the system performance the most while [3.0] provides the most stable performance. 3-24 Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard Cell Menu The items in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.
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... When [Enabled] is running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. Row Precharge Time (tRP) This item controls the number of memory will be boosted up CPU automatically to make the program run huge amount of the transition from and write to...run smoothly and faster. This setup item allows you to enable or disable the memory clock. Select [Manual] for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may fail to retain data. When the motherboard detects CPU is selected, the timing delay of cycles for Row Address Strobe (...
... When [Enabled] is running programs, and to adjust the best CPU frequency automatically. Row Precharge Time (tRP) This item controls the number of memory will be boosted up CPU automatically to make the program run huge amount of the transition from and write to...run smoothly and faster. This setup item allows you to enable or disable the memory clock. Select [Manual] for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may fail to retain data. When the motherboard detects CPU is selected, the timing delay of cycles for Row Address Strobe (...
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...function to prevent your CPU can afford to lower the level of overclocking options. MSI Reminds You... For the purpose of ensuring the stability of Cool'n'Quiet function, it...clock frequency (in DIMM1. Adjust CPU Ratio This item allows you to have the memories plugged in MHz). Select the number between [200]~[300] for AMD Athlon processor,...HT Frequency This setting specifies the maximum operating frequency of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 11%. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard [Sergeant] [Captain] [Colonel] [General] [Commander] 2nd level of overclocking, increasing...
...function to prevent your CPU can afford to lower the level of overclocking options. MSI Reminds You... For the purpose of ensuring the stability of Cool'n'Quiet function, it...clock frequency (in DIMM1. Adjust CPU Ratio This item allows you to have the memories plugged in MHz). Select the number between [200]~[300] for AMD Athlon processor,...HT Frequency This setting specifies the maximum operating frequency of overclocking, increasing the CPU frequency by 11%. MS-7030 ATX Mainboard [Sergeant] [Captain] [Colonel] [General] [Commander] 2nd level of overclocking, increasing...
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MSI Reminds You... Yellow: High performance setting. Memory Voltage Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be affected. Any changes made to this ... unstable. AGP Voltage AGP voltage is proper for long-term usage. 3-27 therefore, it is NOT recommended. Changing CPU Voltage, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage may result in CPU Voltage, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage help to trim the voltage of the system; The settings shown in different color in the instability...
MSI Reminds You... Yellow: High performance setting. Memory Voltage Adjusting the DDR voltage can increase the DDR speed. Red: Not recommended setting and the system may be affected. Any changes made to this ... unstable. AGP Voltage AGP voltage is proper for long-term usage. 3-27 therefore, it is NOT recommended. Changing CPU Voltage, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage may result in CPU Voltage, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage help to trim the voltage of the system; The settings shown in different color in the instability...
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... but do not have Award BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you are prompted to enter the password. You may also press to Setup. If the ... to six characters in length, and press . When a password has been set, you will replace any previously set to confirm the password. MSI Reminds You... About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of your system configuration. Retype the password and...
... but do not have Award BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you are prompted to enter the password. You may also press to Setup. If the ... to six characters in length, and press . When a password has been set, you will replace any previously set to confirm the password. MSI Reminds You... About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of your system configuration. Retype the password and...
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HInatroddwuacrteioSnetuopDigiCell Introduction to DigiCell DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to overclock the CPU/ memory. ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to monitor and configure all the integrated peripherals of the system, ...the desktop, and a short cut path in the setup CD accompanying with this unique utility, you will be able to activate the MSI well-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it will have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source file in your...
HInatroddwuacrteioSnetuopDigiCell Introduction to DigiCell DigiCell, the most useful and powerful utility that MSI has spent much research and efforts to develop, helps users to overclock the CPU/ memory. ware status (CPU/Fan temperature and speed) or to monitor and configure all the integrated peripherals of the system, ...the desktop, and a short cut path in the setup CD accompanying with this unique utility, you will be able to activate the MSI well-known features, Live Update and Core Center, which makes it will have your DigiCell installed (locate the setup source file in your...
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... to Low speed. Introduction to DigiCell Left-side: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from those 13 characters. Or you may adjust the CPU fan speed. ...fan speeds are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the values for you can click "Save" to restore the default values. MSI Reminds You... Find the 13 characters of CPU. Run BIOS Setup, and select Frequency/Voltage Control. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select ...
... to Low speed. Introduction to DigiCell Left-side: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from those 13 characters. Or you may adjust the CPU fan speed. ...fan speeds are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the values for you can click "Save" to restore the default values. MSI Reminds You... Find the 13 characters of CPU. Run BIOS Setup, and select Frequency/Voltage Control. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select ...